Obituary Listing

Apr 18, 2024

Debra J. Rourke, 71, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born September 23, 1952 to the late Willard and Alice Ward. Debra was an avid gardener and loved her plants. She enjoyed going to garage sales and always loved a good deal. Debra enjoyed listening to music, specifically the Michael Stanley Band and Cher. Most importantly Debra...

Apr 16, 2024

Cynthia (Cindy) Lane passed away on Tuesday, April 16, due to brain cancer. She was born March 9, 1962 to Charles and Eva Lane.

Cindy was a middle school teacher at Northwest Schools for over 30 years where she enriched young lives in the world of literature.

She is survived by her daughter and best...

Apr 12, 2024

Robert Edward Schilling, born August 19, 1940, went peacefully to join his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and his son Jeffrey who preceded him, on April 12, 2024 after a short illness. Robert was the son of Lloyd and Mary Schilling of Dover who also preceded him. Robert is the brother of William (Linda) and Kenneth (Regina) Schilling of...

Apr 9, 2024

Michelle A. (Duncan) Hampton, 56 of Coventry Twp., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born September 25, 1967 and was an area resident all of her life. Michelle was the glue to the family. She was the one that kept it all together and took care of her family. She loved her family and her cat,...

Apr 9, 2024

Barbara J. Hoover, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born November 20, 1943 in Akron to the late Robert Sr. and Marciel Lasch, she retired from ODOT after many years of service. Barbara was a member of New Hope Chapel a Church of Christ for over 30 years where she loved to serve the Lord....

Apr 5, 2024

Kenneth C. Watkins, 55 of Alliance, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his devoted wife of 17 yrs, family and his best friend. Born in Fort Wayne,IN; he has lived the past 17 years in Ohio and worked for Autozone transporting parts. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, bowling and going to...

Mar 31, 2024

Dennis ("Denny") Duane Ross, 75 of Canal Fulton, joined his parents, Harold and Elizabeth (Molnar), in Heaven on March 31, 2024. Denny worked as a finish carpenter in hundreds of homes around the Akron area; later, he used his skills as an independent contractor remolding and restoring many homes and businesses, including both of his daughters' homes.  When not...

Mar 30, 2024

William "Bill" Kusmits, 52 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born December 8, 1971; he was a 1990 graduate of Northwest High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling and was inducted into the Northwest Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009. Bill graduated from the University of Akron in 2000 with a degree in Civil...

Mar 26, 2024

John Dennis "Denny" Stephan, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born January 16, 1946 to the late Vincent and Margaret (Simmons) Stephan, Denny graduated from Northwest High School Class of '64 and served in the National Guard. Denny worked many years in the hardware business at Kunkle Hardware and later as the owner of Manchester...

Mar 20, 2024

Orva E. Dice, Jr., 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Born June 1, 1947 to the late Orva Sr. and Betty (Braucher) Dice, he attended Jackson High School, graduated from Lake High School and retired from the Bricklayers Union Local #6 with 58 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, looking at the stars...

Mar 17, 2024

Sharon Marie Lacey was called home to our Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born January 8, 1948 to William and Delores Phillips, Sharon was a generous and loving individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Sharon was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in York, PA.

She married...

Mar 11, 2024

James (Jim) W. Johnson, 83, of Clinton Ohio passed away at his home Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born May 30, 1940 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late James A. Johnson and Kathryn (Pohner) Johnson.  Jim was an animal lover who enjoyed the outdoors, history, archaeology, and fishing.  He was also a 55 year Mason and a member...

Mar 10, 2024

Judy D. Allen, 79, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born August 30, 1944 in Barberton to the late Walter and Mary Olive Bogard, she was a devote Christian and was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting, quilting, camping trips to her second home in Cooks Forest and going...

Mar 9, 2024

Frances Nuala Filberg, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born June 30, 1937 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to the late Alphonsus and Sophia McCann; Nuala moved from Belfast to Philadelphia, PA in 1954.  She loved everything about the United States. In 1978, Nuala and her husband and family moved to Ohio.  Nuala worked for...

Mar 3, 2024

Valerie Jean McCann (Cunningham), age 75 of Portage Lakes, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2024.  She is survived by her children Dawn Schell and Charles (Stacie) Conto and her beloved granddaughters Alicia, Samantha, Skylar, and Emily.  As well as her sisters, Debbie Guilbault and Beverly (David) Holmes. Along with nieces; Allison and Kelli, Nephews; Christopher, Max, and Matthew...

Mar 3, 2024

Vickie Lynn Dittmer (nee Ely), age 67 of Clinton, quietly left us on March 3, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Erin, as well as many cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by the late Woodrow and Virgielee. Vickie was a dedicated teacher for Akron Public Schools for nearly 30 years. She loved crafts and...

Feb 29, 2024

William E. "Bill" Kreitz, 66 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born April 24, 1957 to the late Raymond and Lorna (Uplinger) Kreitz, he worked for 50 years at American Printing. Bill grew up fishing on Comet Lake, was an avid NASCAR fan, and volunteered his time at the Ohio Veteran's Memorial Park in Clinton. Most...

Feb 28, 2024

Joel V. Stephan, 45 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born June 9, 1978; Joel was a life resident of Canal Fulton, graduating from Northwest High School Class of 1996 and worked as a Project Manager for Engelke Construction Solutions. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool and was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavs, Guardians and Ohio...

Feb 25, 2024

Tom Bucka, 79, passed away Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Born April 22, 1944, in Aliquippa, PA, to the late Walter & Helen (Szost) Bucka. Tom served in the Marines as a radio operator during Vietnam and was a member of SS Phillip & James Catholic Church.

Following his military service, Tom worked for United Airlines, American Airlines...

Feb 25, 2024

David H. Graham, 83, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Born November 5, 1940, David attended Morgan Military Academy in Chicago and the University of Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Graham and Betty Ferrell. David is survived by his wife loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Graham and his son, Richard Graham...